Barn Assistant
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The Barn Assistant is responsible for the care and maintenance of the working hobby farm located on a private estate, including providing animal care and feedings, as well as cleaning and maintaining the barn facility and animal enclosures. The Barn Assistant role is a seasonal, full-time hourly non-exempt position. Standard schedule will be 8 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday, with some weekend requirements. The primary work location for this position is located on-site at the farm in Ada, MI.RESPONSIBILITIESDaily feeding, grooming, cleaning, and care of animalsDaily horse handling and occasional ridingMaintenance and cleaning of barn facilities, including animal enclosures and staff facilitiesInteracting and sharing knowledge of farm and animals with occasional visitors and during various eventsAssist with building and grounds maintenance tasks, such as:Organizing and cleaning buildings, rooms, and other areasSpecial projects and requests of Head(s) of HouseholdOther duties as assignedREQUIREMENTSHorse handling and riding experienceExperience caring for farm animals, including miniature donkeys, goats, chickens, and catsAbility to maintain a highly productive work output without immediate supervisionAbility to lift 30 pounds to a maximum height of 6 feet, including occasional lifting up to 80 poundsAbility to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and remain standing and walking on feet for lengthy periods of timeAbility to work outdoors in all types of weather conditionsOTHER REQUIREMENTSResponsibilities of the Barn Assistant are conducted in a private residence. While an employer/employee relationship exists, it is important the employee is genuinely committed to the goal of the property staff team in positively contributing to a Christian home environment.Must demonstrate professionalism, pride and enthusiasm in service, possessing characteristics of dependability, dedication, responsibility, and acting with high integrity.Engaging personality, sociability, and articulate communication are necessary, as interaction with heads of household, family members, and guests will occur on a regular basis.The privacy and security of the heads of household, family members, employer, and all affiliated entities are of critical importance, and the highest level of confidentiality in both business and personal matters of the heads of household, family members, employer and all affiliated entities must always be exercised.#J-18808-Ljbffr